Toxic

I think I’m having an out-of-personality experience because I can’t believe what I’m about to write. … Can we all please ease up a little on ol’ Britney Spears? Don’t get me wrong, I have never been a fan. In fact, I generally try to avoid the whole gossip-porn industry that feeds off of train-wreck…

What’s your carbon footprint?

The September issue of Marie Claire has an article comparing three women’s carbon footprints. (A carbon footprint is the measure a person or entity’s effect on the environment in terms of greenhouse gases.) I’m glad articles like this are finding their way into mainstream magazines. The more people read about this and think about this…

The goods – Stormy weather edition

The internet’s been down at the humble Siren headquarters, so apologize for delays, etc. And I sincerely hope everyone’s all dried out and unharmed from last night’s rainstorm. This month emergency contraception, known by most by the commercial brand Plan B, celebrates one year of being available over-the-counter for those 18 and older. Just wondering…

Biodiesel – start using it already

Hybrids are nice but a diesel engine is a far more efficient engine and you can run the new-fangled, cleaner-burning biodiesel in it right now. No need to modify your car in any way. And despite our city’s usual ambivalence toward eco-friendly options, us regular folks can actually buy the stuff here in Las Vegas!…

writer’s block

Perhaps it’s the dog-days of summer or my idea factory is on strike right now. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, I’d love to get some contributors to The Sin City Siren. Feminism. Politics. Environmentalism. LGBTQ issues. The field’s pretty vast and I am no expert. Perhaps there are a few brave…

Bottled water: Friend or foe?

So I already gave you my top-ten list of easy and practical enviro tips that can save the earth and your money. (And my rant against plastic bags.) Here’s No. 11: Stop using bottled water for all your water-drinking needs. For one, most commercially sold bottled water comes from the same-old source you and I get it…